Chapter 89: Hitmonchan VS Machamp
Machamp unleashed two punches at Hitmonchan, but it dodged both.
Taking advantage of the opening, Hitmonchan launched a counterattack, aiming a punch directly at Machamp's ribs. However, the blow was blocked by Machamp's third arm.
Sweat dripped from Hitmonchan's face as it tried to pull back its fist, only to have it tightly gripped by Machamp.
In retaliation, Machamp delivered three punches, striking Hitmonchan on the cheek, chest, and stomach. Hitmonchan staggered back, its face contorted in pain.
Machamp smirked and clenched its fists, preparing a devastating strike aimed at Hitmonchan's head.
But before it could land the blow, other trainers' Pokémon intervened.
Beedrill and Sandslash attacked simultaneously, forcing Machamp to defend itself. Butterfree seized the opportunity to release paralyzing spores.
Seeing the spores, Machamp clapped its hands forcefully, generating a shockwave and gust of wind that blew the spores back.
Butterfree panicked and used Gust to disperse the spores, which scattered wildly in all directions.
Amidst the chaos, Machamp charged at Sandslash with all four fists raised.
Terrified, Sandslash used Dig to escape. But Machamp slammed the ground with its powerful arms, causing the metal floor to quake violently.
The tremor disrupted Sandslash's balance, leaving it exposed to Machamp's relentless assault.
ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!!
A flurry of punches rained down on Sandslash, giving it no chance to recover. Finally, Machamp stepped back and delivered a finishing uppercut.
ORAAA!!
The uppercut struck Sandslash's jaw, sending it flying through the air before crashing onto its trainer.
"AGHH!!" the trainer cried in pain as Sandslash landed on them, unconscious.
"What the heck?! This Pokémon is ridiculously strong!" Beedrill's trainer exclaimed to the trainer beside them.
Hitmonchan, despite its injuries, forced itself to stand.
Its determined gaze locked onto Machamp as its fists began glowing with a golden light, catching Machamp's attention.
Hitmonchan charged forward, roaring as it unleashed its empowered punch.
Sensing danger, Machamp dodged immediately. The punch smashed into the wall, piercing straight through the metal.
Sweat trickled down Machamp's face, but it seemed even more exhilarated.
It launched two punches aimed at Hitmonchan's head. Hitmonchan barely dodged, the gusts from the punches blowing everything nearby away.
Suddenly, Machamp grabbed Hitmonchan with all four arms. Leaping as high as it could, Machamp carried Hitmonchan into the air.
Both looked down at the ground below. Hitmonchan struggled to break free, but Machamp's grip was unyielding.
They crashed to the ground with a deafening thud, Hitmonchan's head slamming into the floor.
The trainers watched in shock, sweat dripping as the dust began to settle, revealing Machamp cracking its knuckles. Hitmonchan lay defeated.
"Damn it, it didn't even break a sweat!"
Machamp's glowing red eyes scanned the remaining Pokémon before settling on Butterfree.
Target Butterfree first!
Butterfree panicked as Machamp charged, trying to fly away, but it was quickly caught.
Beedrill swooped in to help, attempting to attack Machamp. However, Machamp hurled Butterfree at Beedrill with such force that both crashed to the ground.
Flames erupted from Machamp's fists as it mercilessly pummeled the two fallen Pokémon.
"Somebody stop this Pokémon!!"
Suddenly, someone dashed onto the scene, drawing the trainers' attention.
"Take this!!!"
It was Zero2Hero! He launched a kick at Machamp, hoping to cause some damage. The kick landed squarely on Machamp's face, making it smile—only for the grin to vanish as Machamp turned its gaze toward him.
Machamp grabbed Zero2Hero's leg and began spinning him around in circles.
"NO, STOP! I'M GONNA THROW UP!!"
Machamp hurled him into the metal wall, then charged forward. Zero2Hero slammed into the wall and was pinned there by a crushing knee strike to his back.
"AGHHHH!!!!"
He screamed as Machamp grabbed him with two arms, flung him into the air, and delivered a brutal kick that sent him flying skyward. Seeing Zero2Hero getting pulverized, the trainers were too terrified to intervene.
However, Hitmonchan was back on its feet, its expression grim but its eyes burning with determination. Step by step, it moved silently to avoid alerting Machamp.
Meanwhile, Machamp continued tormenting Zero2Hero, who was on the verge of tears.
"This stupid game makes the pain feel too real!!!"
But when Zero2Hero noticed Hitmonchan sneaking up behind Machamp, he realized the plan.
As Machamp's punches came down on him, he twisted his body and bit down hard on Machamp's arm.
Startled, Machamp thrashed wildly, trying to shake him off. That was when a sound from behind caught its attention.
Turning around, Machamp was met with a devastating Mega Punch straight to its stomach.
The impact hurled Machamp into the metal wall, shattering it on contact.
Zero2Hero collapsed to the ground, watching Hitmonchan panting heavily, its breath visibly steaming and its eyes glowing green.
Machamp, dazed by the sheer force of the punch, tried to stand but collapsed again.
It glanced at its stomach, where Hitmonchan's fist imprint was still smoking.
The trainers gasped at the sight, but instead of fear, Machamp's excitement only grew.
It stood up, towering over Hitmonchan as they faced off.
One tall, one short—their fierce gazes locked.
For three tense seconds, no one dared to breathe.
Machamp struck first, aiming for Hitmonchan's head, but its punch was met by Hitmonchan's counterattack, landing a blow square on Machamp's mouth.
Both fighters staggered back, then launched a flurry of strikes.
Their fists collided, creating shockwaves that swept through the room.
Machamp swung another punch, but Hitmonchan ducked and struck its elbow, twisting the muscular arm unnaturally.
Machamp winced in pain, clutching its elbow, but another punch from Hitmonchan landed directly on its mouth.
Realizing it was being overwhelmed, Machamp roared in anger. Its body began steaming, and its skin turned red.
Close Combat.
The trainers watched in awe and terror as Machamp's speed exploded.
In the blink of an eye, it closed the distance to Hitmonchan, unleashing a barrage of attacks with three arms.
Hitmonchan struggled to defend itself, taking blow after blow until a final strike sent it crashing to the ground. The trainers panicked as they saw Hitmonchan motionless.
Machamp smirked triumphantly, savoring the brutal battle. But as it turned toward the trainers, it felt something.
It spun around to see Hitmonchan rising again.
Despite a black eye, its green-glowing gaze was more intense than ever.
Hitmonchan's breath came in ragged bursts, steam escaping its mouth.
Sweat trickled down Machamp's face as it clenched its fists.
This opponent... was unbelievably persistent.
Machamp charged with another Close Combat, but Hitmonchan dodged the first punch.
Its fist began glowing bright yellow as it targeted Machamp's left ribs.
GAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
The punch slammed into Machamp's ribs, making it spit saliva.
A sickening crack echoed through the room, causing everyone to cover their ears, unable to bear the thought of the pain.
A fist imprint was left on Machamp's left side. Stiff and barely able to move, it saw Hitmonchan preparing another glowing punch, this time aimed at its head.
Desperately, Machamp raised its hands to block.
...
...
Nothing came.
Machamp then realized Hitmonchan was below it, aiming for its right ribs this time.
CRACK!
Another bone-shattering punch landed, and another fist imprint appeared on its right side.
Machamp's red eyes faded to white as it collapsed to the floor.
"...Did Hitmonchan win?" a trainer whispered, still stunned by what had just unfolded.
Hitmonchan remained standing, its glowing eyes dimming to nothing as it fell unconscious.
Both fighters are fainted!